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40 maps that explain World War I
Scroll down to map 37 and the consequences of the war.
Consequences of WW1
From the World Book Online. Discusses the political and economic consequences of WW1.
The Impact of World War I in the Middle East”
A blog post from Tufts University's Fletcher School of International Affairs.
The Interwar Period
A link to search results about the Interwar period from Ebscohost.
Mandated Territory
From the World Book Online. After World War I ended in 1918, certain colonies and territories were taken from the defeated nations and placed under the administration of one or more of the victorious nations. These areas were called mandated territories.
The Paris Peace Conference: January 18, 1919–January 21, 1920
From Student Resources in Context. Discusses the Paris Peace Conference following WW1 and the global effect of peace.
Regions - International Encyclopedia of the First World War
Select a region from the list and explore the impact of WW1.
Treaty of Versailles and Its Implications
From Global Issues in Context. Discusses the peace following WW1 and the collapse of empires and territories.

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World War I by Scott Marquette
Call Number: 940.3 MAR
ISBN: 158952392X
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
An overview of the causes, battles, and impact of World War I, the "War to End All Wars."
World War I and the Roaring Twenties, 1914-1928
Call Number: 940.3 MCN
ISBN: 9781604133561
Publication Date: 2010-04-01
Discusses American involvement in World War I and the economic, technological, and social changes that took place in the 1910s and 1920s, including innovations such as the automobile, radio, and refrigerator.
World War I by Stewart Ross
Call Number: 940.3 ROS
ISBN: 0817240578
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Examines the backdrop of rivalry among world powers, the events that immediately preceded the first World War, the effects of the war itself, and its long term consequences.
A Brief History of India by Judith E. Walsh
Call Number: 954 WAL
ISBN: 0816056587
Publication Date: 2005-11-01
Presents a comprehensive history of the events, people, and social and cultural movements of India covering a period of about five thousand years, and includes such topics as the caste system, Hindu World Order, Gandhi and the Nationalist movement, and much more.
History of the Middle East by David Downing
Call Number: 956 DOW
ISBN: 9780836873436
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Examines the history of the Middle East from ancient times to the present; and covers topics including the struggle for independence from Britain, Arab Nationalism, the Cold War, Islamic fundamentalism, and the rise of terrorism.

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